QD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons, Date/time LCD | Nikon 3700

Viewfinder eyepiece

Rubber eyecup (P. 73)

Camera back lock release lever (P. 20)

Film confirmation window (P. 21)

Data Back (00 model only) (P.22/44)

Tripod socket

Diopter adjustment lever (P. 73)

Command Dial

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•Illustration shown is the N55 00 model. The camera back of the N55 non-OD model differs from the 00 model.

•QD model only: Data imprint LCD/buttons

	1.	Date/time LCD
1 -~-,	2.	':Year indicator
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fiMD SELECT ADJUST

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3.MODE button: Push to select one of five available displays.

4.SELECT button: Push to select date/time to be adjusted.

5.M : Month indicator

6.- : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted.

7.ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time.

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Nikon 3700, 55 QD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons, Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P, Date/time LCD, Year indicator

Contents

Nikon N Body cap P Introduction Take trial shots Using your camera correctlyHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents 87-1171 75-85 LCD Nomenclature Date/time LCD Year indicatorQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P LCD PanelNiewfinder Display Aperture Viewfinder display Aperture-Priority Auto P Available Exposure Modes Point-and-shoot exposure mode Start Shooting Immediately ~#~ #~cj~~ AUT~E3 Page Preparation Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Check points Type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Detach the lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load Film--~--------\ DX mark Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsOX-coded film Film speed Set Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting Viewfinder for approx sec. from About Shutter Release Button~Lightly pressing Fully depressing Basic Operation Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Set Focus Mode to AF For example, building windows Situations where autofocus may not work as expected IiS FS.6 @ Set Exposure Mode to Symbol Exposure mode About exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situations Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and Focus~-~ Built-in Speedlight Release Shutter · 0 is displayed during film rewind DE3 Il About Metering Systems and Exposure This section describes the following basic operations Shooting with Vari-Program RJ Landscape mode Portrait mode ~Qj Sports Continuous mode ~ Close- Up mode ~ Night Portrait mode Using Built-InSpeedlight Check points Camera.....shake Page Month/Day/Year Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Hour/ Minute No imprint Focus Operation About Lock-OnTM Focus ModeAutomatically activated when shooting a stationary subject Auto-Servo AF Manual focus Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Focus Area When focus mode is set to Autofocus Single Area Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority Dynamic AF Mode Approx. O.5-3~ AF-Assist IlluminatorPage Focus Lock When center focus area is selected Exposure Mode Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshots Set the exposure mode dial to PAuto-Multi Program PAuto-Multi Program @combination of shutter speed Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Flexible Program Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec Set the exposure mode dial to SSShutter-Priority Auto Tip Overexposure Underexposure Check point AAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to a 80/91 Center Partial Metering Manual Exposure ModeSet the exposure mode dial to M MManual While checking the electronic Set the shutter speed and apertureAnalog exposure display Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 sec Long Time Exposure Advanced Electronic analog exposure Display No compensation Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode IB S IB IB Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Auto Exposure Bracketing Display changes as follows Compensated EV value and bracketing order 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple exposure is not recommended CancelMultiple Exposure No display Number of exposures Compensation value Standard compensation value in multiple exposureFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Other Functions @ film cartridge Film RewindII \Tc ~~r·dj~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject Priority Available Mode Combinations Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ?o FS6 ~ Ready-light ~ , P or a exposure mode Flash Sync Mode Features ~ Red- Eye Reduction \1 Flash CancelIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~Q Using Built-In Speedlight 8 or Vari-Program except O. ~... or ~ P or a exposure mode «i~ «i~ I~ Available shutter speed Available aperture Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode 3/2.3-9.8 2.1/2.0-6.9 1.5/2.0-4.9 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12 5/6.6-28 6/4.6-20 2/3.3-14 Slow Sync Available flash sync mode combinationsUsable lenses with built- in Speedlight Red-Eye With color slide film With standard color print film Depth of field Miscellaneous 85mm f/2.80*4 Lens Compatibility Type Nikkor lens Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens C50 rf When a non-CPU lens is attached Non-TIL Usable Optional SpeedlightsSpeedlight = ..3Smm FS.6 Usable Optional Speedlights 3Smm S.6 Moll 3S mm FS.6 Non-TTL Auto Flash Available flash sync mode with optional Speedlight Programmed Flash mode Usable Optional SP.eedlights Page Eyepiece correction lenses Optional Accessories Soft case CF-62 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Call a doctor immediately If someone accidentally swallows batteriesDo not leave Appears Blinks Tum the power offOr service center Film is not correctly Reload film Installed Troubleshooting Range Use SpeedlighlShoot again after Confirming focus Exposure bracketing GlossaryExposure Compensation Page ISO film speed Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync Guide number 109 With limitations see chart on Specifications 111 112 113 114 115 Index 10.29 -62 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57117 118 119 Nikon